Saravanan. V

V. Saravanan, 49, is a building contractor from Krishnarayapuram (SC) constituency in Tamil Nadu's Karur district. He is contesting on a Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) ticket, having previously contested from Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) in 2021. His declared assets total approximately Rs. 1.04 crore, with Rs. 69.3 lakh in movable assets and Rs. 35 lakh in immovable property, along with liabilities of Rs. 4.5 lakh. He has declared no criminal cases. Saravanan's political track record is limited and underwhelming. In the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, he contested from MNM and managed only 1,848 votes, representing barely 1.03% of the total vote share, while the DMK candidate won decisively with 96,540 votes (53.72%). His switch to TVK represents a party change, though the reasons for this transition are not publicly documented. There is a concerning absence of any public profile for Saravanan. No social media presence, media interviews, public statements, or documented development work could be found in searches. Unlike most contemporary politicians who maintain at least basic online engagement, Saravanan appears to have no digital footprint or community outreach initiatives. This lack of visibility raises questions about his campaign strategy and voter connect in a reserved SC constituency where representation and accessibility matter significantly. Voters in Krishnarayapuram (SC) should note that while Saravanan's financial declarations appear normal for a building contractor, his minimal electoral experience, poor past performance, party switch, and complete absence of public engagement or documented community work make it difficult to assess his credentials or vision for the constituency. His affiliation with TVK, a smaller regional party, may limit his ability to deliver resources compared to candidates from major parties with government connections.